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Darwin is the northermost city in
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Australia and capital of the vast
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Northern Territory the city has been
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rebuilt twice in the last century first
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after it was repeatedly bombed during
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World War II and again after Cyclone
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Tracy destroyed 70% of it on Christmas
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morning 1974 the result is a city of
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developments the best way to see the
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city is on the red Darwin explor a Hop
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On Hop off bus in addition to the
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detailed recorded commentary it's likely
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that one of the enthusiastic drivers
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will stop the bus to add anecdotes or
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point out Wildlife they've spotted on
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Route make sure you get off the bus to
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visit crocosaurus Cove in the center of
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the city on display in the reptile house
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you venomous snakes and other reptiles
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found across Australia before getting
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close up to crocodiles some of them 5 m
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long if you sign up for the VIP tour you
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crocodiles and also the chance to hold a
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one another essential stop is the museum
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and art gallery of the Northern
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Territory this contains stunning
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traditional and modern Aboriginal
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art a fascinating Natural History
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exhibition and a collection of ships and
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boats from around the Pacific
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region also ensure you allow time to get
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off to explore the defense of Darwin
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experience originally started by
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enthusiasts it is now a high-tech Museum
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telling the story of the importance of
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the city in the Allied Pacific battle in
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World War II and of the repeated bonning
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of Darwin it also contains a collection
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of weapons and military vehicles from
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recent military campaigns Australia has
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been involved in as the sea around
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Darwin is too dangerous to swim in due
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to crocodiles and box jellyfish you may
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also want to hop off the bus at the
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Darwin Waterfront here you can cool off
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and splash about in the large and
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Innovative wave pool providing welcome
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relief from the intense summer
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heat in the evening you should take a
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Darwin harbor cruise on the Charles
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Darwin this Tri level catarang sails
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from Stokes Hill Warf offering buffet
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dinner and Sunset Cruise options you
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spend around 2 hours exploring the
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harbor and Shoreline hear more about the
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city's fascinating history and landmarks
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and enjoy one of the sunsets Darwin is
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famous for Darwin is a fast growing city
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due to the natural gas and oil fines of
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the coast military and navy presence and
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a rapidly expanding tourism trade that
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has been boosted by frequent calls from
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cruise ships and my passengers joining
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while coming off the Gan train that
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Adelaide Darwin a fascinating mix of
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history art culture and nature
